Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.8.42 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Mukti· LiberationLet Affection Flow Toward Kṛṣṇa
“O Lord of Madhu, as the Ganges forever flows to the sea without hindrance, let my attraction be constantly drawn unto You without being diverted to anyone else.”
What the purport teaches
- Kuntī prays that her attraction flow toward the Lord without diversion, as the Ganges flows to the sea. Such unalloyed devotion is the ultimate goal of life.
- Desire and affection cannot be annihilated; their object must change. Desire for personal sense gratification becomes devotional service when directed toward the Lord’s satisfaction.
- Service to the Lord and service to His devotees are identical. Bodily relationships cause bondage, but relationships of the soul established through the Supreme Soul bring freedom.
Try this today
Pause before one activity today and pray to do it for Kṛṣṇa’s satisfaction rather than only your own.
Ask yourself
Which desire could I redirect from my own satisfaction toward the Lord’s service?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.